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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.99, 1,448.91 and 577.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.99, 1,448.91 and 577.82 is: 797.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.99 : 1,448.91 = 577.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.99/1,448.91 = 577.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.99x = 1,448.91 × 577.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.99x = 837,209.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,209.18/1,049.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.35

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